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FREE RESOURCES / m3challenge.siam.orgiresources
Watch the Math Modeling video series.
Seven 2-3 minute episodes chat provide instruction about each component
of the modeling process.
‘Teach Modeling using the GAIMME report.
Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Mathematical Modeling Education
is a great resource for teacher-coaches!
Read Math Modeling: Getting Started and Getting Solutions.
‘Written by M? problem writers and judges, this downloadable handbook
describes the modeling process, and is a must-read for any serious Challenge
contender!
Practice your skills.
Sample problems and modeling scenarios, along with the monthly practice
problem, will help you prepare for future Challenge problems.
Peruse the “Tips and Gi
Suggestions from past participating students, coaches, judges, and from
organizers of the Challenge.
M3Challenge.siam.org
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Math Challenge?
M2 Challenge is a unique math
competition that, since 2006, has.
provided a pinnacle experience
for high schoo! juniors and
seniors - demonstrating how
‘the math they learn in class can
be used to solve real problems,
make predictions, and provide
insight about important topics
in today’s world, Students must
‘work in teams and under a strict
‘time constraint to interpret
the problem and use the math
modeling process to answer the
‘questions posed.
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MORE WINNING STRATEGIES
Register early and access free software
‘Once registered, you can request Wolfram's Mathematica and/or MathWorks’ MATLAB software for free! Both
programs contain hands-on tools you can use to prep for the competition, apply to the Challenge problem, and
continue to use throughout the year. Look for “Software and Licenses” online once you've registered,
Check out the archives | m3challenge.siam.orglarchives
Archives feature past Challenge problems, winning solutions, and presentation videos organized by year.
Go on aYouTube binge / youtube.com/user/SIAMConnects
Visit the “M3 Challenge” playlist on SIAM’ YouTube page to familiarize yourself with all aspects of the Challenge.
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